POST UTME IMS U 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage read: 'The company's profits were scant due to the economic downturn.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its synonym.
Correct A. excessive
B. abundant
C. moderate
D. scant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The reaction is: A + B → C
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction. Identify the catalyst.
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. The reaction mixture

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The passage read: 'The project will continue despite the setbacks.'
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to begin
Correct B. to continue
C. to stop
D. to restart

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The graph represents a relationship between two variables.
The diagram below represents a graph. Identify the type of graph.
Correct A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Pie chart
D. Scatter plot

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The passage read: 'The new employee was given _______ opportunity to learn the skills.'
The passage below contains a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The company had a policy of at-will employment, but the employee had been with the company for over 10 years and had a spotless record.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuance in language. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of discrimination.
Correct B. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of unfair labor practices.
C. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of wrongful termination.
D. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of unjust dismissal.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The policy is intended to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
B. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
C. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
D. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a strategic move to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its reputation.
The following passage has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the passage.
Correct A. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
B. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
C. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
D. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The policy is intended to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
B. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
C. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
D. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a strategic move to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its reputation.
The following passage has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the passage.
Correct A. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
B. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
C. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a
D. The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown to John.
C. The ball was thrown with John.
D. The ball was thrown over John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The following diagram shows the structure of a cell. Identify the correct label for the organelle labeled 'X'.
The following diagram shows the structure of a cell. Identify the correct label for the organelle labeled 'X'.
A. lysosome
B. nucleus
Correct C. mitochondria
D. ribosome

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
Correct A. to be very angry
B. to be very happy
C. to be very tired
D. to be very hungry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct correction.
The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct correction.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book.
C. The teacher gave the student a book.
D. The teacher gave the student a book.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty's.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty's.
Correct D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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The company will be looking for a new CEO.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. The company will be looking for a new CEO.
B. The company will be looking for a new CEO's.
Correct C. The company will be looking for a new CEO.
D. The company will be looking for a new CEO's.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The doctor told the patient that he had a serious illness.
The following sentence contains a register shift. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. The doctor told the patient that they had a serious illness.
Correct B. The doctor told the patient that he had a serious illness.
C. The doctor told the patient that they had a serious illness.
D. The doctor told the patient that he had a serious illness.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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He is a shining light in a dark room.
The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. He is a shining light in a dark room.
B. He is a shining light in a dark room's.
Correct C. He is a shining light in a dark room.
D. He is a shining light in a dark room's.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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She runs like a cheetah.
The following sentence contains a simile. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. She runs like a cheetah.
B. She runs like a cheetah's.
Correct C. She runs like a cheetah.
D. She runs like a cheetah's.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The passage discusses the importance of using medical terminology correctly.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following words is most likely to be used in this register?
A. utilize
B. use
Correct C. employ
D. apply

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The sentence is: 'The experiment was designed to test the theory, but the results were not what we expected, and it was clear that the conclusion was incorrect.'
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence.
A. the theory
Correct B. the experiment
C. the results
D. the conclusion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The passage discusses the importance of using formal language in business communication.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'formal' in the passage.
A. official
B. professional
Correct C. businesslike
D. informal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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The sentence is: 'The researchers conducted the study, and the participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment or control group, and they were asked to complete a survey.'
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in the sentence.
Correct A. the researchers
B. the participants
C. the results
D. the conclusion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The passage discusses the importance of using formal language in academic writing.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'formal' in the passage.
A. official
Correct B. professional
C. businesslike
D. informal

Correct Answer: B

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